Vulnerability Description
Multiple content security gateway and antivirus products allow remote attackers to bypass content restrictions via MIME messages that use RFC2231 encoding, which may be interpreted differently by mail clients.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clearswift | Mailsweeper | 4.3.7 |
| F-Secure | Internet Gatekeeper | 6.3 |
| Paul L Daniels | Ripmime | 1.2.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109524928232568&w=2
- http://www.uniras.gov.uk/vuls/2004/380375/mime.htmVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9274
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109524928232568&w=2
- http://www.uniras.gov.uk/vuls/2004/380375/mime.htmVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9274
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0161?
CVE-2004-0161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple content security gateway and antivirus products allow remote attackers to bypass content restrictions via MIME messages that use RFC2231 encoding, which may be interpreted differently by mail...
How severe is CVE-2004-0161?
CVE-2004-0161 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0161?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Clearswift Mailsweeper, F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper, Paul L Daniels Ripmime.